2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid methyl ester
| Abbreviation |
HBM |
| Plant |
Niigata |
| Main Applications |
High grade solvent, photographic chemicals, pharmaceuticals, agricultural chemicals |
| Existing Chemical Substance No. |
(2)-1404 |
Properties
| Chemical Formula |
(CH3)2C(OH)CO2CH3 |
| Molecular Weight |
118.13 |
| Appearance |
Colorless transparent liquid |
| Odor |
Ester smell |
| Specific Gravity (liquid 25℃/4℃) |
1.03 (20℃) |
| Boiling Point (℃ 760mmHg) |
137 |
| Freezing Point (℃ 760mmHg) |
-41 |
| Flash Point (℃ Tagliabue (Tag) Closed Cup) |
45 |
| Ignition Temperature (℃) |
400 |
| Flammability Limits (vol%) |
Lowest limt 2.0 (lower explosion limit) |
| Vapour Pressure (mmHg 25℃) |
2.7 |
| Viscosity (CP 25℃) |
2.82 |
| Solubility |
Readily soluble in water and alcohol |
| Stability & Reactivity |
Stable in normal handling conditions |
Applicable Law
| Industrial Safety and Health Law |
Inflammable substance |
| High Pressure Gas |
- |
| Fire Service Law |
Class 4 Petroleum No.2
Water soluble Specified volume:2,000L |
| Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Law |
- |
| Law on the Prevention of Marine Pollution and Maritime Disaster |
- |
| Ship Safety Law |
Inflammable liquids |
| Civil Aeronautics Law |
Inflammable liquid |
| Other Major Applicable Laws |
- |
Classification of Hazard
| Classification |
Inflammable liquid |
| Hazardous |
Fairly inflammable liquid |
| Harmful |
Very low acute toxicity |
Product Standard
| Purity (wt%) |
No less than 99.5 |
| Water Content (wt%) |
0.2 or less |
| Free Acid (wt% HBA equivalent) |
0.2 or less |
Inquiries
Natural Gas Chemicals Company
Organic Chemicals Division
TEL: +81-3-3283-4747
FAX: +81-3-3287-0837
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